Installing sump and HOB overflow

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  1. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    I am installing a Eshopps sump and hob overflow and would like to know the best way to attach the slip fit drain hose to the bulkheads.The pvc adapter seems to fit somewhat snugly into the bulkheads but is not tight.Do people use teflon tape or glue?
     
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  2. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    I glued mine with PVC cement. I'm not sure what other people have done with theirs
     
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  3. Jlobes

    Jlobes Coral Banded Shrimp

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    cement/glue. you have the option of using a threaded fitting, so you can remove it in the future. But, if the bulkhead is a "slip" bulkhead, then anything going into it should be glued.
     
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  4. pete33

    pete33 Astrea Snail

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    I have the eshopps overflow and sump with the supplied hose. I just slipped it in the overflow and have had no issues. No glue or teflon tape.
     
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